BOLO: Police release sketch of man who raped woman in her home during robbery

A woman was raped by a stranger in her Far North Dallas home Thursday, and police are asking the public for assistance in identifying him.

Dallas Newsreports that the suspect broke into the victim’s house off of Maham Road between 12:15 and 12:45 p.m. The victim told authorities that the suspect showed her a weapon, then demanded items from her home. Afterward, he sexually assaulted the woman and fled the scene.

She described him as a heavyset Hispanic man in his early 20s with short, black hair. He is about 5’7. Police say he spoke Spanish to the woman.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Detective Abel Lopez at 214-671-3584 or email abel.lopez@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and felony indictment of the suspect. Call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tips can also be submitted on the North Texas Crime Stoppers website.

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